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CATALOGUE AND PROSPECTUS 

OUTLINE STUDY QUESTION SYSTEM 



..OF THE. 



University of the T f a ve 'ing Library, 

GENERAL OFFICES ! g»^° N '^ |QWA 

'The nearest thing to an idea is a question.'' Anon. 

"The nearest thing to the expression of an idea, is the answer to a question." An hi. 



INCORPORATED 
UNDER THE LAWS 





OF THE 
STATE OF IOWA. 



OFFICERS FOR 1897=98. 

President, Herbert L. Stetson, A. M., D. D„ President Des Moines College. 

btary, Hoyt P. Parmelee, Ph. B., founder of the Circuit System. 

Sli'kkintkndknt of Librai: [ks, Maude M. Mudge, Supt. Exchange Department H. Parmelee 
Library Association. 

Superintendent ok Examinations, Stella B. Morse, former librarian Des Moines Citj Library. 
Literary Examiner, Rev. Isaiah Reid, Western Editorof "The Christian Witness," Boston and 
Chicago. 

LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD, 1897=98. 

William Baird Craig, D. D.. LL. D., Chancellor Drake University; 
Christy C. Rearick, M. S., President Highland Park College. 
Milo L. Bartlett, Mus. Doc, President Des Moines Musical College. 
John M. Mehan, for fourteen years President Capital City Commercial Coil- 
Frank B. Cooper, B. A.. Superintendent Dei Moines City Schools. 
Adelia Phillips. Supervisor Des Moines Kindergarden System. 

Harvey O. Breeden, D. D., LL. D., Pastor Central Church of Christ. 

E. L. Eaton, D. D., Astronomer. Pastor First M. E. Church, ^,^-y 

Alva L. Frisbie, D. D., for twenty six years Pastor Plymouth Congregational Chinch. 



Kt. Rev. Michael Flavin, V. P., Rector St. Ambrose Church, Catholic. 

Geo. P. Baker, Secretary Y. M. C. A. 

Virginia H. Richards, President Des Moines Woman's Club. 



1898. 



R^cir* Dt«tHf>iHlA* FIRST. Scholarships at a charge not 
BaSIC rnnCipieS t()r the full five years course. 

SEl 'OND. Historic and Scientific Fiction t he salient feature o 

Copyrighted by H. Parmelee. Secy. All rights Reserved. 



exceeding $8 
' each reading 



University of the Traveling Library. 




THE U. T. L. ■ * WKmmWKKlim^ SYSTEM. 



.Five Years Course! One Thousand Volumes., 

WHAT TT IS. N „, 
4425 \$l 



The University of the Traveling Library, an Incorporated Institution, issuing a regular Di- 
ploma, is the natural outgrowth and combination of three great ideas: — » 

FIRST, THE TRAVELING OR ".CIRCUIT LIBRARY." A one thousand volume Library of 
standard books is divided into twenty sections of 50 volumes each. Each section is shipped to a 
different town and exchanged at the end of every three months. The books are mostly leather 
bound, and shipped in iron bound cabinets, the cost of the whole being about $1,000; but as this 
amount is divided among twenty borrowing towns, the, cost to each is small. Thus the true 
principle of co-operation is exemplified in a most, practical manner, as at least a half thousand 
people directly contribute to the" purchase of every volume. 

SECOND, THE "QUARTERLY READING SYSTEM." The one thousand volumes or twen- 
ty sections, are divided into Forty Studies; twenty Histories, and as many Social and Science 
subjects. Thus during the five years, there is placed accessible to the various towns, a SER- 
IES OF SYSTEMATIC READINGS, presenting in attractive form the knowledge of the world. 

Vast experience in Library work, has taught that to engross the attention of the people at 
large, knowledge must be presented in an attractive form, "sugar coated" as it were, and thus in- 
stead of offering one thousand text books of the usual character, there is incorporated into each 
study, a series of Historic or Scientific Novels. In order to secure books of the above character 
practically every English Publishing House in the world has been drawn upon. In some in- 
stances the whole subject is covered by the Historic Fiction Series, as for instance the "War of 
1812," but in most instances these works are simply the stepping stones to the more substan- 
tial, but still "popular" works. 

THIRD, "OUTLINE STUDY QUESTION SYSTEM." The Authors and Directors of the var- 
ious courses have prepared Forty Lists of Questions, based up on the books of the Readings, 
the answers to which will warrant an adequate, or at least fundamental knowledge of the var- 
ious subjects. The object of these Questions is threefold. First, That any patron answering 
them satisfactory, may receive a Diploma at the end of the course; Second, That great special- 
ists who are the directors of the various departments may designate for him the fundamental 
features of each subject, so that in his reading the patron may know what are the great events, 
and accordingly fix them in mind. Third, That those who neither take the Course nor use the 
Questions as a guide to their reading may be indirectly benefited, simply by examination of the 
Lists. The magnitude of this "indirect" benefit will be fully appreciated upon perusal of the 
"Municipality" or any other of the Social Science Study Lists. 



Introduction to Outline Study Question System. 



For the past decade there has been a growing demand among our patrons for an established 
Course of Reading, supplemented by a series of concise practical Questions, covering the salient 
features of each History and the underlying priciples of the Sciences, — social, and political. 

* * * * 

Some five years ago we established the Reading Course, and now we offer its natural off- 
spring. The Outline Study Question System. 

* * * * 

In consideration of the extensive field covered by our Course, and the fact that our stu- 
dents are largely those upon whom rests the burdensome cares of life, — those to whom reading 
must be a matter of recreation, as well as instruction, we have been convinced that the formu- 
lating of appropriate Study Questions, requires the best special talent of the age; hence instead 
of home preparation, we have called upon the Authors and Directors of our different Depart- 
ments, that we might procure "a Faculty" of the world's best specialists. 

* * * * 

To edit a paper so profound, that not even its author can grasp it, requires the work of a very 
ordinary man, but to edit that the world may comprehend and be blessed, is the work of a 
genius; and thus to proclaim for our readers in simplified form what is really the great event of a 
History, or the salient feature of a Problem, — to glean for us from the World of Details, that we 
may ever hold in mind the Mountain Peaks of Knowledge, — this is the object and veritable 
accomplishment of our Outline Study Question System. 

* * * * 

In consideration of the difficulty of our task, it is with pardonable pride that we submit this 
little pamphlet to our army of Seekers After Truth. 

* * * * 

AN HISTORIC ILLUSTRATION— How the Authors of the Study Questions of our various 
departments have been able to "exhaust" the studies, by the series of ten to twenty questions, is 
illustrated by those prepared by Dr. John Clark Ridpath. This great historian says, — 

"Questions, the answers to which are essential to an adequate knowledge of the history of 
the United States." 

Who besides one who has spent his life in the study of a subject would assume to formu- 
late so brief a list of questions, the answers to which would warrant an "adequate" — a funda- 
mental knowledge of an almost inexhaustable study. The above is a simple illustration show- 
ing how our Study Directors have been able to place before us in condensed, simplified form, the 
fundamental features of the subjects, the answers to which— all contained in the books of the 
Readings, — will outline the knowledge of the world. 

* * * * 

How we are able to teach the World's Histories by Fiction and Histories common! 
"light." is shown by our "War of 1812" Reading and Study Questions. 

* * * * 

Mr. Tomlinson, who prepared for us these Lists, and who possibly lias the best knowledge 
of the "War of 1812" of any living Author, writes us that there are none of the Fifteen Qv 
tions, which could not be answered by the reading of the "War of 1812" Historic Fiction Ser) 
listed in our Catalogue; notwithstanding the Questions outline EVERT SALIENT FEATUgfi.j p/\ 
OF THE "WAR OF 1812." Question "7" is answered entire, and others in part simply by "looT- 
ing at the picture" appearing in the several volumes, and the reading of Catalogue descriptions. 189c 

* * * * 

A SOCIAL SCIENCE ILLUSTRATION.— Will the reader kindly examine the Study Questions 



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of Section III, "The Railway Problem." Can he then conceive of an American citizen who would 
not be enthused to at least a cursory examination of our books on the subject. 

* * ^c ^; 

Governor Larrabee is known over the broad land as the People's Railway Governor, — a man 
who has devoted the best years of his life to the study of this problem. Certainly everybody is 
interested in knowing what Governor Larrabee says they SHOULD know, concerning this ques- 
tion. 

But the Railway Problem is not the only one to be solved by the people of this genei'ation. 
Equally vital to the welfare of society, and stability of our nation are the Mission Studies of 
Sections I and XX; The Woman Question of Section V; Money of Section VII; Race Problem, 
of Section X; Labor and Capital of XIII; Temperance of XIV; The New Day, or Studies in Co- 
operative Socialism of Section XVII; and Political Problems under XVIII. 

* * * * 

THESE PROBLEMS MUST BE SETTLED, and they must be settled right. It is the duty of 
every citizen to understand them, and HIS PRIVILEGE NOW to learn the salient, underlying 
principles of each, so that where time will not permit an exhaustive study — "The Wayfaring 
Men, though fools, need not err therein." 



Very truly, 



Secretary University of the Traveling Library. 



Chicago, 111., January i, 1898. 




/ 



H. PARMELEE LIBRARY CO., UNIVERSITY OF THE TRAVELING LIBRARY 

Courses of Study and Directors of Departments. 



AnriPnt Hi«tnrv HERBERT L. STETSON, A. M., D. D., President Des Moines College, Professor Ancient 

ruindiL inoiui j . an(1 Mediaeval History, Vice-President Midland Chautauqua, President University of the 
Traveling Library. 

Fnrpinn MlCCinnC JAMES T. KNOTTS, Assistant Coneral Secretary Students' Volunteer Mm ennui for 

I CM Ciyil ITII»»IU1IS. Foreign Missions. 

Rome. F " MiRI0N CRAWFORD, author "The Saracenesca Series," "The Roman Singer," Etc, 

Fv/ftlutirkn WM - T - ENGLISH, author "Evolution and the Immanent God." 

LVUIUUUII. ROBERT C. AULD, F. Z. S. (London). 

Efialand. MARY PLATT PARMELE. author "Evolution of England," Etc. 

Railway Problem. HON ' WM ' LARRA,iEE < ex-Governor of Iowa, author "The Railway Problem." 
Ireland. RT ' REV ' J " F ' NUGENT - LL - D - Historian ; Pastor church of the Visitation, Des Moin 
SOCial Condition. DR ' GRAHAM TAYLOR, originator of the "Chicago Commons" Social Settlement. 

SCOtland. R0BERT C. AULD, of the editorial staff of the Eneylopedia Brittanica Supplements. 

Woman OllP«itinn FRANCES E. WILLARD, LL. D., President World's W. C. T. V. 
YTUIIK1II VUCSLIUM. CAROLINE A. HULING, of the Illinois Womon'sPress Association. 

FranCC MONTGOMERY B. GIBBS, author 'Military Career of Napoleon." 

GeOlOQV. HORATIO P. PARMELEE. A. A. A. S., Former Instructor Geology, Bay View University. 

Snain EDWARD EVERETT HALE, author "Story of Spain," etc. 

upaiii. JAMES A. HARRISON, of the University of Virginia ; author "History of Spain," etc. 

MoneV and BankinQ Jur" ^RANK El McVEY, assistant Professor of Economics in the University of 

Germany. MARV PLATT PARMELE, author "Evolution of Germany," etc. 

MuSiC. DR- MILO L- BARTLETT - President Des Moines Musical College. 

EleCtricty. RI 9* J ' ARN °LD, Originator Intramural Railway of, and Electrician for Worlds Columbian Kx 

Africa. W ' HARVEY BROWN, for eight years a resident of Africa under Government Expeditions. 

Race Question. (iE0 ' W " CABLE > autnor " Tn e Negro Question," "Old Creole Days," etc. 

AStrOnOmy. HERBERT A. HOWE. A. M. S. C. D., author and director Chamberlain Observatory . Denver Cm 

MexiCO. MARY AVIS SCOTT, author and traveler, special student of Mexican History. 

Christian EndeaVOr. J0HN WILLIS BAER, General Secretary United Society of Christian Endeavor. 

Revolutionary War. EVEBETT t - TOMLINSON, author of the "Revolutionary War Series," etc. 

Labor and Capital. J)R ' GRAHAM TAYLOR, Professor of Sociology, Chicago Theological Seminary. 

War Of 1812. EVERETT T. TOMLINSON, author of the "War of 1812 Series," etc. 

TemDeranCC '■"'' WJI ' "ARC RAVES, author "Alcohol and Science," "Alcohol and Man.' etc. 

Civil War MAJOR S. H. M. BYKRS. author "The March to the Sea," 'Iowa in War Times," Battle of Mis- 

V/ivii hoi . sionary Ridge of "Century War Book," etc. 

OUT CoiintrV -JOHN CLAEK B.IDPATH, editor of Arena Magazine; author "History of the U. S." etc. 

VUl VAJUiiuy. EDWARD EVERETT HALE, author "Man Without a Country," etc. 

Thf» Mllllirinrlllt V HON. JOHN MAC VICAR. Mayor of Des Moines. President League of American 

Mlv i'iuiiiviijuiiij'. Municipalii : 

World's Fair. JOSEPH CUMMINGS.M. I., of the Chicago Bar; Attorney for World's Fair Conn 
Political. *'' BURR SMITH. \. B„ of the Chicago Bar, author, and member Municipal Voters League, 
Life Of Christ. HERBERT L. WILLE1 i. Dean of the Disciples Divinitj House, Universitj of Chicago. 
Occult Science. DR ' F " Ij " EATON - Lecturer on Occull and other Scientific Studies. 

HOme MiSSiOn Studies ;\ L KATH.EBINE JONES. National Secretary Home Mission Work for the 

iTiiaaiwii Jiuuica. |.,, church of America. Young People's Department. 



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Our Prizes to Patrons for \m. 

total number 2,000 . Total Ualue $1,750.00 . Date of Tssuc, December 31, ism. 

At the close of each year, as per Bules and Eegulations of the University, our Superintendent 
of Examinations forwards to each of our patrons a Certificate, giving credit for whatever reading has 
been done. At the close of the fifth year, the Diploma is granted. 

The formal answering to these questions, and the forwarding of them to the Central University 
not being compulsory, we offer the following prizes as a stimulus to better study: 



PRIZES FORWARDED DECEMBER 31, 1898, to Patrons irrespective 
of whether they have had one, or four full quarters access to the libraries. 
The only requisite is that they have answered and forwarded the questions. 



First To the patron in the United States having answered the ques- 
tions-most satisfactorily, during the quarters of 1898, we offer:— 

Fifty Leather Bound Volumes of the Harper Magazine, 1872=1896; 
Value $200.00. 



ti - - . ,, „, ,. T ., Franklin Square, N. Y., November 15. 1897. 

University of the Traveling Library : 

■ Gentlemen :—In reply to your inquiry, we will say that we supply the '"Harper's Magazine" in two styles, and 
the price for cloth is $3.00, and half calf, $5.25 per volume. Yours truly, 

Harper Bros. 



The above magnificent prize forms a library of inestimable value. It includes the History of 
World's Progress for the past quarter century— Prom the great Centennial of 76, to the greater World's 
Pair of '93. 

It is a vast library of Current Fiction, Travel and Adventure, and as the patron receiving the 
prize will undoubtedly preserve the later numbers of the Magazine, he will eventually have an heir 
loom of most enviable proportions. 

The fifty volumes are most beautifully and substantially bound in leather backs and corners 
and marble paper sides, embossed with the name of patron and "U. T.L." SCHOLARSHIP PRIZE. 
The volumes placed side by side occupy over nine feet of shelving, and contain nearly .10,000 pages. 



Second. To the patron at car// Station answering the questions the most 
satisfactorily during the quarters of 1898, we offer: — 

A Beautifully Bound Copy of Major Byers' "March to the Sea." 
Price, $1.25. 



Tl . . , ... ., ... „ _ , T-i . • ... , , i>ER Moines, Iowa, November 13, 1897. 

this is to certify that the H. Parmelee Library Association has today purchased for their University the entire 
remainder of. the first edition of my "March to the Sea." some 1,000 copies in all. I understand that these books at t In- 
close of 98 are to be awarded to the University patrons, at the different Stations, auswering the Study Questions tin- 
most satisfactorily. s h. M. Byers. 

Total value of edition to be given as above. $1,250. 

Postage only at Patron's expense. 



"THE MARCH TO THE SEA." 

'The greatest campaign in history.'" — General Grant. 

"The most important poem written on an American war theme." — Critic. 
Designed to become an American Classic." — Arena. 

This book, a poetic narrative of the most picturesque campaign in American History, beauti- 
fully illustrated with original full page engravings, should be on the shelves of every American 
home. No volume extant will do more to educate and to enthuse our youth to the spirit of patriot 



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ism, than this portrayal of the lives and deeds of our brave boys, North and South. The following is 
the last verse of the book: 



"And North or South, 'tis all the same, 

By pine tree or by bay, 
One starry banner guards the fame 

Of blue coat and of gray." 





'The Bugler," one of the illustrations appearing in the "March to the Sea." 



The press of the whole country sounds its praises, as it portrays the 
brave deeds of the North and South alike. 

The Baltimore American "Here is a hunk of great breadtb and strength and beauty j there is no rancor 01 
malice or bitterness in it. It. is a vivid description ol the w it, humor and life in camp as it « 

The Inter Ocean— Few singers of the war have sung more eloquently or Feeling than (his author. 

Reviews of Reviews— The volume deserves the wide popularity it is sure to have in thousands of American home-. 

Public Opinion Has a distinct and indeed powerful attraction. 



The book is beautifully bound in a special "Home Library" edition (not "public library" style 
and embossed "U. T. L." "Scholarship Prize." 



PRICE, to those not receiving as Scholarship Prize, si. ;>,->. Supplied by H. Pannelee Librarj Co. 



H. PARMELEE LIBRARY CO., UNIVERSITY OF THE TRAVELING LIBRARY. 



Third. To the patron At Each Station sending us the best brief selections 

from any religious book in the libraries, during the quarters of 1898, we of- 
fer 

Any Volume of the floody Colportage Library, as per list herewith. 



CHICAGO, III.. November 17, 1X97. 
Mr. H. Pae.melee, Secretary, Des Moines, Iowa: 

Dear Sib:— Mr. Moody writes that he would be very glad to have you use the volumes of the Colportage library 
in which he is deeply interested. A catalogue of these is enclosed. Sincerely. 



Fleming H. Hevell Co. 
Per Fleming H. Hevell. 
It is with great pleasure that we are able to place in the hands of our patrons, without cost to them, a thousand 
volumes selected from this most estimable series. 



The Moody Colportage Library. 

Full descriptive catalogue mailed those to whom the volume as prizes 
are due, or to others upon application. 



All of Grace, C. H. Spurgeon. A Royal Exile. DeWitt Talmage. 

Pleasure and Profit in Bible Study. B. LJSioody. The Way to God, D. L. Moody. 

Heaven. D. L. Moody. Life. Warfare and Victory, D. H. Whittle. 

The Way of Life, marked out by Mills. Chapman. Moody. Prevailing Prayer, D. L. Moody. 

Talmage. Secret Power, B. L. Moody. 

Te the Work, B. L. Moody. According to Promise, C. Spurgeon. 

Bible Characters. B. L. Moody. Gospel Pictures and Story Sermons. D. W. Whittle. 

And Peter, J. W. Chapman. Sovereign Grace, B. L. Moody. 

Light on Life's Buties. Resurrection. McLaren. 

Selections from Spurgeon. Probable Sons. 

Good Tidings. Talmage. Spurgeon. Parker. McNeil. The Secret of Guidance, Meyer. 

Nobody Loves Me, Mrs. Walton. Sunday Talks to Young Men. 

Sowing and Heaping, B. L. Moody. Kadesh-Barnea. 

Good News, Robert Boyd. The Overcoming Life. B. Moody. 

The library contains much of the very best of the Spiritual Religious Literature of the age. The reading of any 
volume will result in permanent good to any person, willing to be taught the true "Secret of a Happy Life." 

Each volume is printed in new clear type, on good book paper and attractively bound in paper cover, containing 
100 to 200 pages, size 5 x 7' 4 inches. 



Prizes to "U. T. L." Graduates. 

Commencing the Course During any Qquarter of 1898. 

total number 3. Ualue $75.00. Tn medals or Gold. 



THE SAME FORMING AN ILLUSTRATION OP HOW THE UNIVERSITY READINGS 

INSURE BETTER CITIZENSHIP. 

First. To the Graduates commencing the Course during the Quarters of 1898, who at Gradu- 
ation prepares the best Dissertation on "Good Citizenship," embodying directly or indirectly the 
studies of our Course as outlined below: also — 

Second. To the Graduate as above, preparing the best Prophecy outlining the general policy 
to be followed by the Republican Party, insuring the most happiness to the common people, (compe- 
tition to be opened to Republican members only): also — 

Third, To the Graduate as above, preparing the best Prophecy outlining the general policy to 
be followed by the Democratic Party, insuring the most happiness to the common people, (competi- 
tion to be open to the Democratic members only), 

WE OFFER TO EACH OF THE ABOVE 

A Beautifully Engraved Gold Medal, or $25 in Gold. 

The same to be issued by the Faculty as a speciality Good Citizenship 
prize. 



H. PARMELEE LIBRARY CO., UNIVERSITY OF THE TRAVELING LIBRARY 

The U. T. L. as an Incentive to Good Citizenship. 



Dissertations and Prophecies as above to be based on the Studies of our Course outlined here- 
with. Edited by G. B. Smith, of the Advisory Board, Chicago Municipal Voters' League. 



Ancient History. I. What can you say of the reforms of Solon? 

Mission Studies. I. How does the uplift of other nations insure our own civilization? 

Rome. I. What was the cause of the downfall of the Roman Empire? 

Evolution. I. Does the evolution theory establish or destroy the belief in Christianity? 
II. How does it establish? 

England. I. Give the development of the Puedal System. 

Railway Questions. I. What are the obstacles in the way of Government ownership? 

Ireland. I. What has been the effect of the Landlord System in Ireland? 

Social Conditions. Name some that need correcting. 

Scotland. I. Name the peculiarities of the Scotch banking system. 

Woman Question. I. What has been tho beneficial results of Woman Suffrage in States 
where it has been introduced? 

France. I. What are the lessons of the French Revolution? 

Spain. I. Give the development and Decpne of Civilization in Spain. 

Money and Banking. I. Give arguments for and against free coinage of silver. 
II. Give arguments for and against issuing Greenbacks. 

Germany. I. What can you say of the land system in Germany? 
II. What is the condition of labor in Germany? 

India. I. What is the condition of Labor in Germany? 

II. What is the land system? 

III. What is the cause of the present famine? 

Electricity. I. What do you believe of the future of Electricity? 

Africa. I. What are some of. the resources of Africa? 

Race Question. I. What is the history of the colored race in America? 

Russia. I. Give the history of the common people in Russia. 

Astronomy. I. What can you say of the infinite in time and space? 
II. What of first cause? 

riexico. I. In what way has the commercial progress of Mexico been affected by the 
Demonitization of Silver in other countries? 

Christian Endeavor. I. What can this Society do to purify politics? 

Revolutionary War. I. Give the history of speculation in continental currency. 

II. Was it ever redeemed? If so, who profited by it? 

III. Who suffered by its depreciation? 

Capital and Labor. I. Give the history of labor troubles in America. 

II. How are these questions affected by the development of the country? 

War of 1812. I. How was the credit of the country affected by the war 1812? 

II. In what did our currency consist at that time? 

III. Give the origin of the National Bank. 

Temperance. I. What is the effect of drink upon the condition of labor? 

Civil War. I. What was the cause of the depreciation of our currency during the war and 
later? 

Our Country. I. What are the fundamental mistakes in our land system? 

II. What are the difficulties in correcting them at the present time? 

III. What share do they take in developing an American Aristocrac) ': 

Political. I. What do you regard the greatest dangers to popular government? 

Art in Italy. I. What is the influence of Art in refining human nature ennobling the pas 
sions of men? 

Life of Christ. I. How has the Life of Christ influenced labor questions'.' 
II. What is "The Kingdom referred to in the New Testament ? 

Natural History. I. What has the study of Botany and Zoology contributed to the saving 
of labor? 

Occult Studies. I. What phenomenon suggest the existence of a realm not easily explaine 

by referef once Physical Laws? 



Outline Study Question Lists. 

The reader will observe that the Author of each list is selected because of some MARKED 
ADAPTABILITY for its preparation. Apropos, over five hundred letters were written and many 
months of time devoted to the securing- and editing of the same. Thus: 

ANCIENT HISTORY is prepared by our President, to "set the pace"-outhne the form for the 
other Authors but in addition, the Doctor is professor of Ancient and Mediaeval History, in the 

^MISSION STUDIEs" by lamest. 1 KnoUs.^a 'life student of Missions, and a leader in the STU- 
DENTS VOLUNTEER MOVEMENT-a young person representing a Young Persons Society-because 
we helieve the future of Missions to be in the hands of the young. 

ROME is outlined bv Marion Crawford, and who besides this author, whose great mind for years 
has been centered upon Roman life and history, is equally capable of telling us about this country ' 

EVOLUTION is analyzed by Robert C. Auld. a Fellow of the Zoological Society of London, and 
associate editor of the American Supplements of Encyclopedia Britannica. 

FNOLAND i« presented bv Man' Piatt Parmele. who has devoted many years of her life to the 
preparation of the Evolution of Empire Series' '-little volumes wherein unimportant events are 
aliminsted and great features alone allowed to appear. 

THESE ARE SIMPLY ILLUSTRATIONS ;-the line of thought can be extended clear through 
the Usts back to 'Home Missions" by M. Katherine Jones, and the W. C. T. U. Movement by 
Frances E. Willard. 

SECTION ONE. 



I. ANCIENT HISTORY. 

Prepared by Herbert L. Stetson A. M., D. D., Pres. Des Moines College, Professor Ancient 
and Mediaeval History, Vice Pres. Midland Chautauqua; Pres. University of the Traveling Li- 
brary. 

1 —What countries and dates are included in "Ancient History?" 

2. — Where was each country located? 

3 — what were some of the chief characteristics of each? 

4— What has each contributed to Modern Civilization? 

5. — what was the form of government in each? 

6— What was the religion of each? 

7 _l n W hat way is each connected with the Jews, or with the historical parts of the Bible.' 

Special. 

8.— (a) Who was Cyrus? (b) When did he reign? 

9— (a) Who was Xerxes? (b) By what name is he known in the Bible? (c) Why did he make 
an invasion of Greece? (d) What was the outcome of the invasion? 

10.— (a) For what is Alexander the Great known? (b) Why did he start on his military con- 
quest of the East? (c) How far east did he go? 

11 _(a) Who are the six greatest men Greece produced, and (b) for what was each noted? 

12— (a) Who were the six greatest among the Jews, and (b) for what was each noted? 

13 _(a) Name three or four of the Mythological Gods of the Greeks, of the Romans, of the 
Germans, of the Hindoos, and of the Egyptians, (b) Tell what each represented, and how each 
was worshipped . 

THE ABOVE SUBMITTED TO THE , + M , /f~Z/S -£/ aL / *S /^ „ j 

U. T. L. PATRONS BY THE AUTHOR, ^-<^< fL^T^^f, ^/ \ ^ ^ £yt&<-^~™ - . 



II. FOREIGN MISSIONS. 
Prepared by James E. Knotts, Assistant General Secretary Students' Volunteer Movement for 
Foreign Movements. 



1 — what are the objects aimed at in foreign mission work? 

2 —state the names of four large missionary organizations, and the principal field occupied 

by each. 

3.— Mention the methods employed by missionaries on the field. What one in your judg- 
ment is the most fruitful? . . 

4 —Give the name and most characteristic work of one leading missionary in China, in India, 
and in Africa. 

5 —What special advantages in prosecuting mission work do native helpers possess? Under 
what disadvantages do they labor? 

6 —what country do you consider the most important mision field in the world? Why do 
you so consider it? 

7.— Judging solely from radical characteristics, what nation is of the greatest strategic im- 
portance from a missionary point of view? 

g _ Give in the order of their importance, five obstacles to foreign missionary work in China. 

9.— State three of the most encouraging features in Africa, and three in India. 

10 —what points seem to you to answer most conclusively the question:— Do foreign mis- 
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I. ROME (First Series.) 



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II EVOLUTION. (First Series.) 
Prepared by Wm. T. English, Author of "Evolution and the Immanent God.' 



1. — (a) Explain what you mean by Evolution, (b) What are its chief Proofs? (c) What is Dar- 
winism?" 

2.— What is Herbert Spencer's place in the development of the theory of Evolution? 

3. — What is the meaning of the phrase "Natural Selection, or Survival of the Fittest?" 

4. — Does Evolution teach "Ascent" or the "Descent" of man? 

5. — What is the relation of the Evolutionary theory to present scientific teaching and re- 
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6. — How does Evolution affect our ideas of God, Providence, and the Future Life? 



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Prepared by R. C. Auld, F. Z. S. (London.) 



1. — What are some of the chief "factors" of Evolution? 

2. — Explain, succintly, the "arguments" derived from — (a) The geological record, in relation 
to the succession of life discovered thereby: (b) Morphology (form) and classification: (c) Em- 
bryology, (d) Explain what you understand by a "rudimentary" or "vestigal" organ? (e) What 
is "atavism?" 

3. — Distinguish between the terms (used in Evolution) "likeness," "variation" and "acquired 
character." 

4. — State the Lamarckian and the Weismannian views as to the heredity of "acquired 
characters." You might give your own opinion or views (with any "proofs" you may have ob- 
served.) 

(5.) — (a) To what order of the animal kingdom is man referred? (b) Mention some of the 
members of the order. 

6. — (a) Does Evolution presume the "descent" of man from a monkey or ape? (b) If not, en- 
deavor to explain what it DOES presume, (c) What is meant by the term "missing link?" (d) 
How is the term now applied? 

7.— (a) What effected the "making" of man according to Clodd? (b) Give Darwin's descrip- 
tion of primitive man drawn from the evidences, still remnant in his (man's) body, of bis 
scent" from a more primitive form, (c) In which geological age "must" man first have ap- 
peared ? 

8.— (a) What is the "missing factor" in higher Evolution, made prominent by Henry Drum 
mond? (b) In your opinion, is consciousness or will a factor in Evolution? 

9. — What, in your opinion, is the hope held out by evolution for the future of the human 
race? 

10. — Can you think of, or suggest any argument, from what you know of Evolution, sup- 
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SECTION THREE. 



I. ENGLAND. 



Prepared by Mary Piatt Parmele, author of "Evolution of England," etc. 
1 —Who were the Ancient Britons and what was their Religion? 
2*.— (a) When did the British Isles become a part of the Roman Empire? (b) How long did 

t ey remain^ ^ ^ ^ Angles and Faxons happen to come to England? (b) What Religion did 
they bring with them? (c) When and by whom was Christianity brought into that country? 

4— (a) Can you tell who King Cavote was, and what he attempted to do? (b) And can you 
tell what beautiful Princess living in England today is from the same Nation and Country, as 

13 5 .L-(a) m What did Alfred do to make him "Great," in addition to being a just and good King? 
6.— (a) In what year was the Norman Conquest?' (b) And what was the name and fate of 

7 —What can you say of those great Religious Wars commenced soon after the "Conquest" 

in which all Europe joined? . 

8— (a) Who was Thomas A. Becket? (b) And why were pilgrimages made for years to Can- 
terbury Cathedral?(c) What can you say of the "Canterbury Tales?" 

9 —(a) What was the "Magna Charta," (great charter) and (b) how and by whom was it 
produced? (c) Where is it to be seen today? 

!0— (a) When did the first English Parliament meet? And why was it so called? 
11 —(a) Whai were the "Wars of the Roses?" (b) And do you think it would be possible now 
to have thirty years of Civil War for such cause? 

12 —(a) Why did Henry the VIII become a Protestant and make England a Protestant Coun- 
try? (b) And why was his daughter Mary known as "Bloody Mary?" 

13 _( a ) why did England become so great under the reign of Queen Elizabeth? (b) And do 
you think she was justified in signing the death warrant of her beautiful Cousin and rival- 
Mary Queen of Scots? _ „ » , ,.-, ,_ ^ ki 

14.— (a) What relation was Charles I to Mary Queen of Scots? (b) And did he deserve hi=, 

tcrribl'6 f cite ^ 

15.— (a) What great religious sect did Cromwell lead in the Rebellion? (b) And what is your 

opinion of his Character? , , .. - T VT1 r' 17n „ , M *.„ A 

16.— (a) How did the Duke of Marlborough check the power of Louis XIV in 1703? (b) And 
who has the wearer of his title recently married ? 

16.— And what was the "Bill of Rights?" 

18._what English King created our own great Country and Nation, by oppressing and wag- 
ing war against the American Colonies? ..,,., „ ^ , JO ,^ A * u *, ™ 

19._(a) when was Steam introduced into the industrial life of England? (b) And by whom, 
and when and where was the first Steam Railway? 

20.— (a) What led to the Crimean War, and how did it end? (b) And what was the famous 
"Charge of Balaklava" about which Tennyson wrote? 

2i —(a) what was 1 the Sepoy Rebellion? (b) And what led to it? 

22.— (a) Why has Queen Victoria less power than President McKinley? (b) And what body 
of men holds the purse-strings in Great Britain today? 

23 — In reading the History of England, does it seem to you that her greatness has been 
created most by Wars, or by peaceful triumphs, such as the Magma Charta, The Bill of Rights, 
and giving to the people the control of the Public Treasury? 




II. THE RAILWAY QUESTION. 
Prepared by Hon. William Larrabee, ex-Governor of Iowa— Author of "The Railway Prob- 
lem." 



1.— What are the fundamental principles in the making of rates? 

2.— How does the capitalization of railway property in the United States at present compare 
with the present cost of building such property? 

3. — Should a state officer be allowed to ride on a free pass? If so. state the arguments in 
favor of it. 

4 _Why should not railway stocks be as stable in values as bank stock or lands and 
houses? 

5.— Why should railroads, any more than common roads, be controlled for private purposes? 

6.— Should not railroad pooling be classed with other conspiracies, and would not a legaliz- 
ing of the rating pool raise rates and thus unjustly burden the common people? 

7 —With a thor ough Civil Service arrangement, what would be the objection to govern- 
ment ownership? 

8. — Mention some of the arguments in favor of private ownership. 

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SECTION FOUR. 



I. IRELAND. 



Prepared by Rt. Rev. J. F. Nugent, LL. D., Author and Pastor of the "Church of Visita- 
tion," Des Moines. 

1.— "What oainvou say of the early history of Ireland? 

2.— How long did she remain under the dominion of the Danes? 

3.— What was the influence of the Danish Character? 

4.— How was the subjugation of Ireland accomplished? 

5.— Was Henry II authorized by the Pope to take charge of Ireland? 

6.— How was Ireland in the 6th to the 9th Century the School Master of Europe? 

7 _(a) were the Gallations to whom St. Paul wrote Cauls? (b) Were the Gauls of Irish 
race? (c) In other words did Paul write an Epistle to the Irish? 

8.— How did Ireland gain and lose her Parliament? 

9.— What wasthe established church of Ireland? 
10.— Name some of the celebrated characters of ancient Ireland. 
11.— Name some of the celebrated characters of modern, or Ireland of today. 
12.— What were the penal laws of Ireland? 



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II. SOCIAL CONDITIONS. 



Studies of Movements for the elevation of the so called lower classes, and the relief of the 
worthy poor:— The Social Settlement, Salvation Army, Tenement and Pauper Relief Movements, 
©tc 

In order to satisfactorily answer these questions entire, there must be accessible the special 
books, such as are added to sections placed on and after January, 1898. 

Prepared by Graham Taylor, Professor of Christian Socialology in the Chicago Theological 
Seminary, and Resident Warden of the Chicago Commons Social Settlement. 



1 .— (a) What is the danger to American institutions of the separation of the people into dis- 
tinct social classes? (b) To what extent and along what lines do such class distinctions exist? 

2._ (a) Are the rich growing richer and the poor poorer? (b) What is the reason for your 
conclusion? 

3 _How is the industrial and social unity of the American "people being promoted by our 
churches, schools and other agencies? 

4 _(a) What are Social Settlements? (b) Why and how did they originate? (c) Where are 
they to be found? (d) What are the spirit and method of their work? (e) Describe some typical 
Settlement. 

5.— (a) How do the Settlements differ from churches, charities, and missions? (b) What 
should be their relations with these institutions? 

6 —What efforts are being made for the extension of educational advantages among those 
outside of higher institutions of learning? 

7 —Can you tell of any effort, public or private, that is being made to reform, rather than 
punish the inmates of prisons, reformatories, etc.? 

8.— How are the insane, feeble-minded, blind and otherwise defective classes provided for. 
in your own or other states? 

9. — What provision for the dependent poor is made in alms-houses, or by help granted to 
their homes in your own or other counties? 

10.— On what grounds are such provisions made for the dependent? 

11. — Is the community under obligation to provide means of livelihood to those who cannot 
obtain emplovment? Why? 

12.— What can you say concerning the "Housing of the Poor" in the tenement buildings of 

13.— (a) What is the Salvation Army? (b) Why and how did it originate? 

14. — what is the Army doing in England and Ameiica for the help of the helpless, and the 
rescue of the self-abandoned? 

15. — what description can you give of the Church Army, and Volunteers of America, and 
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SECTION FIVE. 

I. SCOTLAND. 
Prepared by Robert C. Auld, of the editorial staff of the Encyclopedia Britairnica Supple- 
ments. 

1. — (a) When did the Romans penetrate into Scotland? (b) When did the battle of Mons 
Grampius occur? (c) What Roman writer celebrated this event? 
2. — Who was the last king of the "Celtic Race?" 

3. — To whom was Scotland indebted for the introduction of Christianity? 
4. — (a) Who was Macbeth? (b) Where was he slain and by whom? (c) Was he actually a 
good or a bad ruler? 

5. — Can you mention some features connected with the reigns of Alexander I., David I., 
and William the Lion? 

6. — At what battle did the Scots finally overcome the Norsemen? 

7. — (a) Who was Wallace? (b) In what battle did he gain a brilliant victory over the 
English? (c) In what manner was he delivered over to the English, and what was his fate at the 
hands of Edward I.? 

8. — (a) State some leading facts connected with the career of Robert and Bruce, (b) What 
battle secured the Independence of Scotland, and (c) When was it fought? 
9. — Give the dates of the accession of the several James's of Scotland. 
10. — (a) Who was Cardinal Beaton? (b) In what way did he arouse the bitterness of Henry 
VIII of England? 

11. — (a) Whom did Mary Queen of Scots marry? (b) When was her son born, and to what dig- 
nities did he afterwards attain? 

12. — (a) In what manner was the Queen dethroned and her son crowned in her stead? (b) 
State how the deposed Queen fell into the clutches of Elizabeth, Queen of England, (c) What 
was the fate of the Scottish Queen? 

13. — Recapitulate the sequence, genealogically, leading to the son of Mary succeeding Eliza- 
beth on the throne of England. 

14. — How did CromwelLI interest himself in the affairs of Scotland? (b) Who were the Cov- 
enanters? 

15. — (a) Who was "the Pretender?" (b) Mention the two Jacobite risings, giving the more 
prominent events connected therewith. 
16.— What was "The Disruption?" 
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II. WOMAN QUESTION. 
Prepared by Caroline A. Huling, of the Executive Board. Ills. Woman's Press Ass'n; author of 
"The Old and New Woman," "Motherhood as a Profession," etc. 

Industrial. 
1. — What occupations were open to women fifty years ago? 
2. — What great change was largely brought about by the Civil War? 
3. — What are the chief employments open to them now? 

Legal. 
4. — Give some idea regarding the property rights of married women in your state. 
5. — Can a married woman do business in her own name and control her earnings? 
6. — Are present laws more just to women than the old English common law, on which 
most of our laws are based? 

7. — Does raising the age at which a girl may consent to her own ruin, indicate a greater 
degree of moral progress? 

Social. 
8. — Does a monogamous form of marriage tend to a higher degree of civilization? 
9. — What has been the effect upon people in general by the entrance of woman into the busi- 
ness world? 

10. — Does the pecuniary independence of woman tend to a higher standard of morality? 
11. — Does the virtue and intelligence of mothers have any effect upon their off-spring and 
the race? 

12. — Is ignorance in women conducive to greater domestic happiness? 

Educational. 
13. — Name some pioneers in the higher education of women? 
14. — What great Universities are co-educational? 

15. — What new professions have been established of late years, which are| mainly followed by 
women ? 

Progressive. 
16. — What has Christianity done for women? 

17. — Which has done most for the sex, the W. C. T. U.. or the equal suffrage movement? (b) 
Name the great leaders of both movements. 

18. — Name some of the first women workers for the enfranchisement of their sex. 
19. — What states give women the right to vote at all elections and for all officers? 
20. — Do capable women receive the same compensation as men for the same class and 
amount of labor? (b) What is the cause of such a condition? 

21. — Give a sensible reason for the disfranchisement of women? 

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SECTION SIX. 



I. FRANCE. 



Prepared by Mary Piatt Parmele, Author "Evolution of France." etc. 



1. — (a) What was the Ancient name of France? (b) And what was the Ancient name of 
Paris? 

2. — Was Julius Caesar's Conquest of Gaul before or after Christ was born? 
3. — (a) For how many years did the Roman Empire persecute the early Christians? (b) 
And under what Emperor did it accept Christianity? 

4. — (a) What German people overran Gaul, and gave their names to that Country? (b) And 
what was the name of the Royal Line established "by Clovis. first King of France? 

5. — What was the name of the next line of Kings, established by Charlemagne? 
6. — What sort of a compact or bargain, was the Feudal System in the beginning? 
7. — (a) Who were the "Northmen"? (b) And what French Providence was given to them? 
(c) And what tremendous event in England grew out of that fact? 

8. — (a) Who started the Crusades? (b) And what was their object? 

9. — (a) What was the name of the young French peasant girl, who saved France from the 
English in the early part of the 15th Century? (b) And how did France reward her? 

10. — (a) What caused the "Reformation" in 1517? (b) And who was King of France at that 
period? 

11. — (a) How did Mary Queen of Scots come to be Queen of France for a brief time? (b) 
And what sort of a person was her mother-in-law — Catherine de Medici? 

12. — (a) What have you to say of the "Massacre of St. Bartholomew?" (b) Who were the 
Huguenots? (c) And are there any of their descendants in America? (d) If so why are they here? 
13. — (a) What was the character of the reign of Henry IV.? (b) And what can you say 
about Richelieu, in the succeeding reign? 

14. — What great Englishman checked Louis XIV. in his design of becoming Master of Eu- 
rope? 

15.— (a ) Whar was the condition of France during the reign of Louis XVI? (b) And what 
French General came to the rescue of the Colonies? 

17. — (a) What was the first act of violence in the French Revolution? (b) And what was the 
last? 

18. — (a) Wharf was Napoleon Bonaparte born? (b) And where did he die? 
19. — (a) What did Louis Philippe do for a living in America? (b) And how long was he King 
of France? 

20. — (a) What relation was Louis Napoleon to Napoleon Bonaparte? (b) And when did he be- 
come Emperor of France? 

21. — What was the name of the battle in the Franco-Prussian War, which was his ruin? 

22. — What form of Government was established in France after his deposition? 

23.— What became of his son? 

24. — What can you say of France today? 



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II. (JEOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY. 



Prepared by Horatio P. Parmelee, Geologist: Member Amr. Assn. Adv. of Sci.; Former In- 
structor Geology, Bay View University. 

Books essential to answers to these Questions, not in Sections placed before Jan. 1, 1898. 



1. — You are requested to outline the main features of the earth's surface at present, that 
have heen caused by past geological agencies. 

2. — If the atoms of the earth wore once highly expanded how did they become condensed 
Into the present semi-solid crust? 

3. — How have mountain ranges been formed? 

4.— What causes produce active Volcanoes? 

5. — Why are some springs of water hot, while near by others are cold? 

6. — How are fossils formed? 

7. — Describe the difference between igneous and sedimentary rocks. 

8. — (a) How was coal formed? (b) In what geological age is it first found? 

9. — (a) — Why are most of the valuable metals found in veins, and (b) why are they seldom 
found in the pure or native state? 

10. — Why does so much water remain on the earth's surface, when the earth's soil is so por- 
us, and the rocks aue all seamed and fractured to a great depth? 

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SECTION SEVEN. 



I. SPAIN. (First Series.) 



Prepared by Edward Everett Hale. Author "The Story of Spain," etc. 



1. — Why is Spain, in a way separated from the rest of Europe in its history and in its pres- 
ent politics? 

2. — What is the origin of the name Spain? 

3. — State in few words what is the earliest fact in Spanish history of which you know any- 
thing? 

4. — What are references to Spain in the Old Testament, and In the New? 
5. — At one time the Romans held possession of Spain. How did they acquire that possession, 
and how long; did their rule in Spain last? 

6. — What do you know as to the origin of the Spanish 

7.- Give some account of the Gothic invasion, and of the sovereigns of Spain, who may be 
said to be of the Gothic line. 

8. — How did the Mohammedans come into Spain? 
9. — How extensive was their rule there, and when did it end? 

10. — Columbus discovered America under the direction and partly at the expense of the sov- 
ereigns of Spain; but Columbus was not a Spaniard. How came he there? 

11. — Describe, as briefly as you can, the results of Columbus's voyages. If you can, dis- 
tinguish the first from the second, the second from the third, and the third from the fourth. 
12.— When did Columbus die? 

13. — Under what sovereign did the Spanish dominion in America advance most rapidly? 
14. — How did Spain lose its hold on its American colonies? 
15. — Tell briefly what youj know of Spain's present relations to Cuba. 

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Prepared by James A. Harrison. Professor of History, University of Virginia; Author "His- 
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II. MONEY AND BANKING. 
Prepared by Dr. Frank L. McVey. Asst. Prof, of Economics in the University of Minnesota. 



1. — What is Money? 

2. — What are the functions of money? 

3. — In what respects are gold and silver better forms of money than the less valuable 
metals? 

4. — (a) Distinguish between Monometallism and Bimetallism? (b) What has been the history 
of the latter from 1803-1873? 

5. — What facts go to determine the amount of money needed by a country? 

G. — (a) What is a Bank? (b) What is meant by credit? 

7. — Define Cheques, drafts, certificates of deposit and bonds. 

8. — What is a clearing! house? 

9. — How are national banks organized? 

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SECTION EIGHT. 



I. GERMANY. 



Prepared by Mary Piatt Parmele, Author "Evolution of Germany," etc. 



1. — What was the Ancient Name of the German race? 

3. — (a) What branch of the German family was it that destroyed that Empire? (b) And what 
branch was it that conquered France? 

4. — (a) Who was the first King of France? (b) And after what German people was that coun- 
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5. — What King gathered all the German territory, including France, into one great Empire 
and had himself crowned Emperor* in the year 800 A. D.? 

6. — (a) When did France and Germany become separate Kingdoms? (b) And how was it 

brought about? 

7.— Who made an alphabet for the German people? (b) And for what book was it first used? 
8. — What man created the Reformation? (b) And what act of the Pope led to it? 
9. — Can you describe some of the causes which led to the Thirty Years War? 

10. — What was the name of the Swedish King, who laid down his life for Germany in that 
war? 

11.— (a) With what great Emperor did Frederick the Great ungallantly fight three Wars? 
(b) And what were these Wars about? 

12.— What great Frenchman aspired to be Master of Europe in the beginning of the 19th Cen- 
tury? 

13.— (a) When was the battle of Jena fought? (b) And what were its results for Prussia? 

14.— (a) When was the battle of Leipzig fought? (b) In what one respect was it like the 
battle of Appomattox, in the American Civil War? 

15.— (a) What disputed question led to a War between Prussia and Austria in 1862, and to 
the deposing of Austria, as the head of the German Nation? (b) And what battle decided that 
event? 

16. — What German Statesman planned this War, with this great end in view, and so be- 
came Liberator of Germany? 

17.— (a) What circumstances led to the Franco-Prussian War in 1871? (b) And what Prom- 
ises were lost to France by that war? 

18. — What was the name of the battle which decided the fate of Napoleon III in that War? 

19. — Where was King William of Prussia crowned Emperor of the New German Empire? 

20. — Can you tell something of the brief reign of the Emperor Frederick? 

21. — What European Nation today is in closest alliance with France? 

22.— (a) Do you think the lossi of Alsace and Loraine by France is forgotten, or is it your 
opinion that she still cherishes a hope of recovering them? (b) And that/ the friendship with 
Russia has some such end in view? 

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II. MUSIC. 



Prepared by Dr. Milo L. Bartlett, President Des Moines Musical College. 



The answering of these Questions on account of their special nature, is optional to those tak- 
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1- — What do you know of the musical scales of the Greeks.' 

2. — Who were the most noted among Greek Theorists? 

3. — Who instituted the first singing school in Rome? 

4.— What did St. Ambrose do for Church Music? 

5.— What can you say of Dufay. and the rise of the Belgian School? 

6.— (a) What is a Madrigal? (b) Mention the names of some noted composers of this stvie of 
music. 

7.— Who composed the first Italian opera? 

8.— (a) Mention the names of five of the greatest composers of Italian Opera of the 19th 
Century, (b) Which is considered the greatest of these? (c) When and where was he horn.' 

9.— Which one of his operas shows the greatest advance in respect lo the more modern de- 
elopment of the resources of the modern orchestra? 

10. — (a) Mention the names of five of the most celebrated German composers, (in Whom to 
you, is the greatest? 

11.— (a) Who invented the Sonata? (b) The Symphony? 

12. — Who gave the symphony its highest developmenl ? 

13. — What is Classical Music? 

14. — Who were the chief representatives of the so-called Romantic School? 

15. — (a) Under whom did the Violin reach its highest technical development? (b) The Piano? 

16. — At what time and place was the "Messiah" first given:' 

17. — Who is considered the greatest musical figure in all history? 

18.— Where was the Oratoria of "Elijah" first gi 

19. — Give the names of five of the greatest American Composers. 

20. — Whom to you is the greatest musician of any age? 

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SECTION NINE. 



I. INDIA. 
Questions not ready. December 1, 1897. 



ELECTRICITY. 



Prepared by Bion J. Arnold, Electrician for, and Originator of the Intramural R'y World's 
Fair Exposition. 



Science. 

1.— What is an Ohm. 2.— What is a Volt? 

3.— What is an Ampere? 4.— What is a Watt? 

5_ What is the difference between Static and Dynamic Electricity? 

6 __What is an electro-magnet? 7.— A permanent magnet? 

8. — What is Ohm's Law? 

9 _What is the difference between a primary battery and a storage battery ? 
10— What is the difference between an alternating current and a direct current? 
11.— What is meant by the term "Electro Motive Force?" 
12. — Name four principal sources off Electricity? 
13. — Name six principal effects of Electricity. 

General. 
14.— What was the first practical application of Electricity 7 (b) What can you say of the 
Inventor? 

15.— (a) What was its first application as a motive power? (b) What of its inventor? 

16.— What are the principal applied uses of Electricity today? 

17._ What of the Roentgen Rays and their practical uses? 

18.— Compare the work of Edison with that of other inventors of the present or previous 

ages. 

19.— If Electricity enables people at Boston to talk with those at St. Louis; heavy trains of 
cars to speed through the country at a faster rate than when propelled by steam: houses to be 
heated and towns lighted as brightly as by the sun —what do you believe as to the future of 
Electricity? 

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SECTION TEN. 



I. AFRICA. 



Prepared by W. Harvey Brown, for eight years resident, of Africa— first under the "Eclipse" 
Expedition of '89 and later under the Smithsonian Institution Natural History Expedition. 

Concerning Explorers. 
1— (a) Name the three greatest African Explorers; (b) approximate dates of first expeditions, 
and (c) the one great object desired by each. 

2.— Do you think the influence of Mongo Park or Livingston has been the most potent in the 
Civilization of Africa? 

3. — (a) What can you say of the work of Stanley as an Explorer? (b) Was he of American 
birth and what are his present political relations? 

Geographical. 
4. — Draw a rough sketch map of Africa, designating the principal divisions. 
5. — What is the "Source of the Nile," and for about how many years was this source the 
great object of exploration research? 

6. — Name three great lakes of Africa, and compare them with the Great Lakes* of America. 
7. — What can you say of the Great Sahara? 

Historical. 
7. — What is known of the ancient history of South and Central Africa? 
9. — What the history of the Portuguese in Africa? 
10.— What about the history of South Africa up to the time of the freeing of the Slaves l>v 
the British in 1834? 

11.— How did the freeing of thei slaves effect the attitude of the Boers toward the English? 

Africa Today and Tomorrow. 
12.— Does the slave trade exist at present to any extent in Central Africa? (b) And how 
does the treatment of natives by the Boers compare with their treatment by the British? 

13.— What progress are the Missionaries making toward the civilization of the African sav- 
age? 

14. — What is the probable future of the Negro! in South and Central Africa? 
15.— What factors have stimulated the progress of South Africa since 1870? 
16.— How docs British progress toward civilization in Africa compare to that of other Na- 
tions? 

17.— Is Germany likely to become an important African colonizing power? 
18.— What can you say of the career of Cecil John Rhodes and its influence on the future 
of Africa? 

19.— Are the Boer Republics to become a part of the British Empire? 

20.— What are the probabilities of South and Central Africa becoming an English speaking 
United States, with Anglo-Saxon laws and customs? 

21. — How about Africa as a field for sport and adventure? 

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Prepared by Geo. W. Cable, author of the "Race Problem." "Old Creole Days," etc 

1. — What seems to you to be the benefit or damage in the emancipation of the colored peo- 
ple in the United Sates? 

2. — What seems to be the origin of the antipathy (where it exists) of the white to the col- 
ored race? 

3.— What seems to be the justice or wisdom of making laws in deference to that antipathy? 

4. — What have you to remark as to the reasonableness or justice of determining tin' Legal 
definition of anyone's rights by a race rather than by personal character, abilitv and acquire- 
ments. 

5. — What do you think is the most important thing for the Negro to do individually in order 
to attain a better enjoyment of the advantages of American residence and citizenship. 

6. — What collectively? 

7. — What seems to be the probable advantages of keeping the question of the Negro's con- 
dition agitated? 

8. — On what facts do you base this opinion? 

9. — What seems to you to be the probable disadvantage, etc.? 
10. — On what facts do you base this opinion? 

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SECTION ELEVEN. 



I. RUSSIA. 



(Not ready— December 1, 1897.) 



II. ASTRONOMY. (First Series.) 



Prepared by Herbert A. Howe, A. M. Sc D., director Chamberlin Observatory, University of 
Denver and author of "Story of the Sky," etc. 



1 —What special ideas about the movements of the sun and planets did Copernicus advo- 
cate? 

2. — Why are large telescopes advantageous? 

3. — What is a spectroscope used for? 

4. — what do Astronomers see on the sun's face and adjacent to it? 

5— What does the telescope show on the moon's surface? 

6. — Why could we not live on the moon? 

7_(a) What is the cause of lunar eclipses? (b) of solar? 

8. — Name the planets. 

9.— What has been seen on Mars? 
10.— Describe the telescopic appearance of Saturn? 

11— (a) Which planet is nearest the sun? (b) Which is farthest from it? 
12. — How do comets differ from planets? 
13. — What is the cause of meteors? 
14 _What are variable stars and double stars? 
15.— State the Nebular Hypothesis. 

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II. ASTRONOMY. (Second Series.,) 



Prepared by Arthur Edwin Haynes, M. S., D. Sc, M. Ph., Professor Mathematics, University 
of Minnesota. For many years Professor Astronomy, Hillsdale College. 



1.— What is the Nebular Hypothesis? 

2.— What are some of the leading reasons for the Nebular Hypothesis? 

3.— What are the causes of day and night? 

4.— What are the causes of the change of the seasons? 

5. — What are the causes of a lunar eclipse? 

7.— What causes the difference in the length of the days? 

8,_ what is the form of the earth and how is it determined? 

9._ What are some of the proofs (a) of the form of the Earth? (b) That it rotates on its 
axis? (c) That it revolves around the Sun? 

10.— (a) How often does the Moon rotate on its axis? (b) What proof have we of this? 
11.— (a) How often does it revolve around the Earth? (b) What proof have we of this? 
12.— What is the difference between a Planet and a Star? 
13.— What is the velocity of light? 

14. — How long would it take light to pass from some of the nearest stars to the earth? 
15 _ ( a ) What is Nebula? (b) And how are some of the elements composing the Nebula and 
stars, including our Sun, determined? 
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SECTION TWELVE. 



I. MEXICO. 



Edited by Mary Avis Scott, Author and Traveler, Special Student of Mexican History, 
Daughter of Colonel Scott of the Mexican War. 



1. — When does the accepted History of Mexico begin? 

2. — What is the oldest Toltec town? 

3. — In what year and by what people was the City of Mexico founded? 

4. — What are the "Floating Gardens," "Alvardo's Leap," and the "Noches Triste?" 

5. — Upon what occasion was a game of foot-ball a matter of National importance? 

6.— What accomplishment of the Astecs is still practiced by the Indians of Mexico to the 
marvel of tourists? 

7. — The chief foods of the Mexicans at the coming of the Spaniards are the chief foods of 
the peons today; name them. 

8. — Mention some wholesome laws of the Astecs concerning slavery? 

9. — Who introduced the Sugar Cane industry into Mexico? 
10. — When and what was the first book published in America? 
11. — Who is Emrique Martinez? 

12. — The summer home of the Montezumas is still occupied. What is it? 
13. — Who are Hildalgo, Iturbide, Santa Anna and Juarez? 
14. — Who are Maximilian, Mexia and Miramon? 
15.— Describe the achievements of Berual Diaz and Porfirio Diaz? 

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II. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR. 



Prepared by John Willis Baer, General Secretary of the United Society of Christian En- 
deavor. 



1. — What was the cause of the organization of the Christian Endeavor? 

2. — Under what circumstances was it evolved? 

3. — How does the influence of the Christian Endeavor compare with that of the Sunday 
School? 

4. — Has the Sunday Night Endeavor meetings a tendency to increase or decrease the Sun- 
day Church services? 

5. — In what way is the Christian Endeavor movement helpful in bringing about a better 
social condition? 

6. — How would you plan to form a Christian Endeavor Society? 

7. — What has Christian Endeavor accomplished for Christian Citizenship? 

8. — What are the distinctive principles and features of Christian Endeavor? 

9. — Has its interdenominational fellowship in any way lessened denominational loyalty? 
10. — In what way has it changed the prayer meeting of twenty-five years ago? 
11. — Why is it considered a great missionary and evangelistic force? 
12. — What are some of the benefits of its great annual conventions? 
13. — What is the relation of the local society to the Church? 



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SECTION THIRTEEN. 



I. THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR. 



Prepared by Everett T. Tomlinson, author of the "Revolutionary War Series," etc. 



1. — (a) What were some of the principles at work among the Colonies which led to the 
Declaration of Independence? (b) What were the immediate causes of the War? 
2. — (a) When and where did hostilities begin? (b) Describe the actions. 

3. — (a) What was the effect of the Battle of Long Island? (b) Describe Washington's retreat 
across the Jerseys. 

4. — Who were the Hesians and why were they employed? 

5. — (a) What was Burgoyne's plan of invasion? (b) Why did it fail? (c) What would have 
been the effect if he had succeeded? (d) Describe three of his battles. 

6. — (a) What were General Greene's methods of warfare? (b) Mention and describe three 
of his most important engagements? (c) Give a brief biography of the man. 

7. — (a) How was money obtained by the Colonies? (b) Who was the great financier? (c) 
What powers did Con gress bestow upon Washington? 

8. — (a) Why could not the Americans hold Philadelphia? (b) What engagements occurred 
near that city? (c) Why did not Washington attack New York? 
9. — Describe three leading naval battles? 
10. — Describe final campaign and the last battle. 

11. — (a) Compare Shuyler with Arnold, (b) Lee with Washington, (c) Greene with Gates. 
12. — What work did the women do? 

13. — (a) What foreign nations and men aided us? (b) What did they do and why? 
14. — Mention and describe the work of three of the leading statesmen, three orators, three 
generals, loc mentioned in the preceding questions. 

15. — (a) For what were the following known: Andre, Hale, cowboys, skinners, Sergeant Jas- 
per, Molly Stark. Jane McCrea, "King" Hancock? (b) What proverbs or proverbial expressions 
have come down from the Revolution? 

16. — (a) How was the flag chosen? (b) What did the Colonies gain by the war? (c) What was 
the condition of the government, of trade, and of the popular feeling when the war was over? 
(d) Why was a republic chosen in preference to a monarchy? (e) Describe the growth of the 
Constitution? 

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II. LABOR AND CAPITAL. 



Prepared by Graham Taylor, professor of Christian Sociology in The Chicago Theological 
Seminary, and Resident Warden of the Chicago Commons Social Settlement. 



1. — What is "Capital," and how is it to, be distinguished from "Labor?" 
2. — Why does Capital find it to its interest to combine? 
3. — Why do wage-earners feel it necessary for them to combine? 

4. — What instances are there in English history indicating that Labor was organized in 
the Middle Ages? 

5. — Is there any example in the Old Testament of laborers uniting for industrial emancipa- 
tion? 

6. — What is the Factory System, and when was it introduced? 

7. — What effect did the introduction of Machinery and the Factory System have upon La- 
bor and upon Capital? 

8. — For what purpose do Labor Unions exist? 
9. — Has Labor the same right to organize as Capital? Why? 
10. — What are the causes of industrial strife? 

11. — What have been the benefits, what the ill-effects of strikes and lock-outs? 
12. — How may conciliation and arbitration take the place of lock-outs and strikes in settling 
differences between employers and employes? 

13.— To what extent is democracy in industry and social life practicable or desirable? 



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I. WAR OF 1812. 



ired by Everett T. Tomlinson, author of "War of 1812 Series. 



1. — What international questions between the United States and Great Britain were left 
unsettled at the close of the Revolution? 

2. — Why is the war of 1812 called "The Second War for Independence?" 
3. — What was the direct cause of the war, and what were the indirect causes? 
4. — Where did the war break out? 

5. — AVhere were most of the famous battles fought? Mention some. 
6. — Why, and to what extent, were the Spaniards drawn into it? 

7. — Mention three Indians who became famous as leaders or orators during the war. 
8.' — How was it the United States could make such a stand against the English navy? 
What were the more famous of the naval engagements on the ocean and the lakes? What famil- 
ial- expressions have come down to us as used by the naval commanders? To what extent did pri- 
vateering prevail and with what results to each nation? 

9. — What part did Harrison, Jackson, Brown, Pike, Scott. Hull and Chauncey take? 
10. — Who wished to mediate between the United States and England? 

11. — What sections of the United States opposed the war, and why? What sections favored it. 
and why? 

12. — What was the trouble with the war department during the war? 

13. — What famous battle was fought after peace was declared 9 

14. — When was the treaty of peace signed? Who signed it? 

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II. TEMPERANCE. 



Prepared by Dr. Wm. Hargraves, author of "Alcohol and Science," "Alcohol and Man." 



etc. 

1. — ta) What is your idea of the cause of the origin of the Modern Temperance, or Total Ab- 
stinence Movement? (b) Can you tell where, when and by whom it was orginated? (c) And where, 
when and by whom was the word "Teetotal" first used? 

1. — Compare the popularity of strong drink as a beverage today with its popularity a half 
century ago. 

3. — What is the ingredient of intoxicating drinks, that Science teaches to be the intoxicat- 
ing principal, against which Temperance Reformers make war? 
4. — From what, and how is Alcohol produced? 
5. — What does Science teach of Alcohol as a Poison? 

6. — (a) What are generally the effects of Alcohol on the Stomach? (b) Liver? (c) Kidneys? 
(d) And Digestion chiefly? 

7. — What are its effects on the Brain, Nervous System and Mind? 
8. — What are its effects on the Heart, the Blood and Circulation? 

What are its effects in relation to Heat and Cold? 
10. — Do Alcoholic drinks enable persons to endure Mental and Physical exertion better than 
without them? 

11. — Do Alcoholic drinks contain any ingredient essential to health and life? 
12. — Do Alcoholic drinks sustain vitality and prevent disease, or the contrary? 
13. — What are the general results of the use of Alcoholic drinks in relation to domestic 
peace and happiness? 

14. — What are the general results of the use of Alcolic drinks in relation to Individual and 
National Prosperity? 

15. — What are the relation of the use of Alcoholic drinks to Crime. Pauperism and the gen- 
eral. Moral and Religious condition of Society? 

16. — What do you believe as to the future of the Temperance Cause'.' 

17.— -(a) By what instrumental ilics do you think the best progress is being made. (1>» Name 
them in order of importance. 

18. — State whether you consider a person "throwing away his vote" in casting it for a minor 
candidate, who he believes lis the true principles. 

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CIVIL WAR. 
Prepared by Major S. H. M. Byers, author of "The March to the Sea," Iowa in War Times," 
"Battle of Missionary Ridge," Century War Book," etc. 

1. — Can you tell just what caused the great Civil War of America? 

2. — Had Slavery not existed in the country, is it likely the War would have taken place? 
3. — Can you tell how it happened that Slavery existed in a free Republic? 
4. — Were the Slaves armed on either side during the War? 
5. — How many slaves did Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" free? 
6. — How many lives were there lost during the Civil War on either side, or on both sides 
together? 

7. — Can you name three great turning points during the War? 
8. — What can you tell about Sherman's March to the Sea? 
9. — Name three of the greatest battles of the War. 

10. — How many men were there engaged in the War North and South? 
11. — Name five Northern Generals most illustrious for their deeds. 
12. — Name five of the most famous Southern Generals. 
13. — What can you say of the lives and characters of Grant and Lee? 

14. — Compare the motives that actuated them in the Civil War to those which actuated 
Caesar, Napoleon and other great generals of former days. 

15. — Name some of the great Navy engagements of the War. 
16. — Who were the greatest naval commanders? 

17. — Name some of the Statesmen and Public Officers, who in civil life achieved the greatest 
fame during the War. 

18.- — Did Lincoln himself ever have any military experience? 
19.- — What great battles were fought on the same day? 

20. — (a) Were Iron Clads ever heard of before their use in the Civil War? (b) Were Earth- 
en breastworks ever used before? 

21. — Who were some of the great American prose writers, poets, orators and journalists dur- 
ing the war period? 

22. — Do you think that the "sectional spirit" caused by the war is fast dying away, and 
that tomorrow the sun will rise upon a united country that can never know North nor South. 
East nor West? 

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11. MUNICIPAL STUDIES. 
Prepared by Hon. John MacVicar, Mayor of Des Moines, President League of American Muni- 
cipalities. 

Books essential to answers to these Questions, not in Sections placed before Jan. 1, 1898. 

1. — (a) Of the three tax levying bodies of our government; — Municipal, State and National, 
which most directly affects the people? (b) What portion of general and special taxes are levied 
and controlled by your municipality? 

2. — (a) How, practically, can spasmodic municipal reform be made permanent? (b) How 
does the spoils system affect municipal government? (c) How would a thorough Civil Service 
System affect municipal government? 

3. — (a) What do you consider the best method of controlling the liquor traffic? (b) The So- 
cial Evil? (c) Caring for the non-supporting classes? 

4. — (a) Which should be the first consideration of a municipality in the conduct of its public 
franchises? 

5. — How does the excessive capitalization of private corporation affect rates charged con- 
sumers? 

6. — What amount of stock and bonds in excess of their reasonable value is issued on your 
local plant of private water, electric lighting, or street railway corporation, upon which capitali- 
zation the rates charged for service, are expected to pay interest and dividend? 

7.- — Is the assertion that municipalities pay higher prices for labor than is paid by private 
corporations, an argument for or against municpal ownership? 

8. — (a) In what manner does municipal ownership increase the liability to political corrup- 
tion? (b) In what manner is the private ownership of municipal franchises conducive of political 
corruption? 

9. — With a civil service policy, would municipal ownership increase or diminish liability to 
politcial corruption? 

10. — (a) Name some muncipalities where municipal ownership is a failure, and specify the 
disadvantages, (b) Name some municipalities where municipal ownership is a success, and name 
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SECTION SIXTEEN. 



I. OUR COUNTRY (First Series— "Historical.") 



"Questions, the Answer to which are essential to an adequate knowledge of the History of 
the United States," prepared by John Clark Ridpath, LL. D., Editor "Arena" Magazine; Author 
History of the United States," etc. 



1. — By whose agency, and under what general conditions was the New World made known 
to the European Nations? 

2.— What were the general character and manner of life of the aborigines of our conti- 
nent? 

3. — Give an outline of the persons by whom, and the circumstances under which the first 
three permanent colonies of whites were established on our continent. 

4. — Give an outline, in the comparative manner, of the social, religious and political char- 
acters of the New England Colonists, the first settlers of New York, and those of Virginia. 

5. — (a) What were the leading causes of the French and Indian war? (b) Give three critical 
events of that war; and (c) Outline the treaty of 1763. 

6. — (a) What were the causative conditions and events which lead to the American Revo- 
lution? (b) What was the bottom issue of the contention? (c) Mention five principal crises in the 
Revolutionary War, and (d) Outline the treaty of 1783. 

7. (a) What were the essential elements in the political controversy which was comprom- 
ised in the American Constitution? (b) Describe the influence of Washington in giving charac- 
ter to the new government. 

8. — What were the principal events of Jefferson's Administration? 

9. — (a) What were the causes of the War of 1812? (b) What was the connection of that con- 
test with European conditions? (c) What were the three greatest battles of the War? (d) Give a 
critical estimate of the Treaty of Ghent. 

10 — (a) Sketch the civil and social progress of our country from the accession of Monroe 
to the administration of Polk, (b) Name the administrations intervening. 

11. — What was the essential question at issue between the United States and Mexico in the 
War of 1846-48? 

12. — (a) Enumerate the leading causes of the Civil War in the United States. (b) Give, the 
general course of events in that conflict, with an account of its conclusion; also the terms con- 
ceded by the victor to the vanquished, (c) Give a critical estimate of the life and work of Abra- 
ham Lincoln. 

13. — (a) Name three of the leading events of the administration of General Grant, (b) Describe 
the political crisis, with which that administration closed. 

14. — Give a sketch of the political transformations which have occurred in the United States, 
since the election of Garfield. 

15. — (a) Give a summary of the progress of the United States as a nation in population, 
geographical area, development of States, invention, productive enterprises, and commerce, 
since the treaty of 1783. (b) Also sketch of the creation of the National Debt, of the National 
Banking System, of the Currency of the United States and of the controversy about the free coin- 
age of silver. 

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I. Ol'R COUNTRY (Second Series -'Patriotic 
by Edward Everett Hale, author of "Man Without a Country." etc. 



1. — In what does the United States of America differ politically from any other nation or 
country? 

2. — How does the history of the country account for such a dif 

3. — State briefly how the early colonies differed from one another. For instance, what is 
the difference between New England, the Middle States, the Southern States, the states of the 
valley of the Mississippi and the states on the Pacific, if you look hack to the circumstances of 
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4.— Can you name any individual who gave the peculiar character of New England, or of 
the group called the Middle States, or the Southern States, or the States of the Mississippi Val- 
ley, or the States of the Pacific shore? 

5.— Naming one for each section of the country, name the five or ten persons, men or wo- 
men, whom you would call the most distinguished Americans. 

6. — State in a few words the* important actions or qualities which have interested you in 
your favorite among these heroes and heroines. 

7.— Name the special causes which led to the settlement of the state in which you live. 
8.— In the elegant hall in the United States Capitol each state is permitted to set up two 
statutes of its citizens. To which citizen of your own State would you give that honor? 
9. — How would you explain to a child in a few words the causes of American Revolution? 
10. — "What are the five most important events in that Revolution? 2 

11. — who are the three most important Americans in its history? 

12. — Who are the three most important Europeans, Englishmen, Frenchmen, Germans, or 
from any other nation in the Revolution? 

13. — what were the causes of our short war with England in 1812-13-14? 

13. — What were its results? 

15 .—what does Our Country need most for its future prosperity and success? 

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SECTION SEVENTEEN. 



I. THE NEW DAY. 



Studies in Co-operation;— Fabian and Theoretical Socialism, The Referendum. Initiative, and 
Similar Problems. 



Books essential to Answers, not in Sections placed before January, 1898. 



Prepared by Walter Thomas Mills, Originator of The "People's University" Co-operative Set- 
tlement of Chicago— Author "The Science of Politics," "The Product Sharing Village," etc. 



1. — If all workingmen should receive in wages the total value of the average product of 
their labor, would the market ever break, or if it should would suffering follow? 

2. — why should a workingman's wages under the present system of production be less than 
the value of the product of his labor? 

3. — What would be the effect on wages of making all capital public capital — like the pub- 
lic roads and the public school buildings? 

4. — Ought the wealth which an unemployed man might produce, but cannot for the lack of 
opportunity, to be counted as wealth lost to the community as surely as is loss by fire or flood- 
why? 

5. — How long would it take the loss from this source, if saved, to make a sum sufficient to 
properly equip for production the labor of the unemployed? Which would cost society the 
most, to continue to lose the wealth which the unemployed might create, or to provide the pub- 
lic capital for their employment? 

6 —What would be the effect on the question of good citizenship, if public employment 
were guaranteed by the state at wages equal to the average products of all for her citizens? 
What the effect on the question of strikes and lockouts? What would become of the "worry 
that kills?" 

7_Why should public capital own the wagon roads, and private capital own the railroads? 

8 _Why should one man pay another for the use of anything which nature gives on equal 
terms to us all? Did the Creator give the earth to all of us, or only to a portion of us? 

9. —Ought values which are created by all of the people to belong to all of the people, or 
only to a portion of the people, as the use of the public credit, the great land values in crowd- 
ed centers, and a long public improvements and highway s built by public authority and at pub- 
lic expense? 

10.— On what ground is it right for governments to sell in advance the earnings of genera- 
tions unborn, as is done in the case of public debts? 

11.— Are all men created to live social and intellectual lives, or only the few? Who shall pick 
out the few? Can any one work ten hours a day and live a social and intellectual life? 

12. — when private employers shut clown their shops and cannot employ their workers, 
which were wiser, to open public shops, or furnish public charity, or let the workers starve? 

13.— On what ground can you justify a proposal to employ labor by giving a public bonus 
to the employer of labor (as a tariff or bounty) and hold the public shop wrong which proposes 
to employ labor direct? Give as many reasons as you can think of. 

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II. WORLD'S FAIR. 

Prepared by Joseph Cummins of the Chicago Bar, Attorney for the World's Fair Commis- 
sioners. 

1. — What event did the World's Columbian Exposition commemorate? 

2. — What was the object and use of thel building of your State? 

3. — (a) What gift did Spain make to the United States in commemoration of the anniver- 
sary? (b) Where is that gift now? 

4. — Give a brief historical sketch of Spain's colonizations in the United States, concluding 
with a statement of what now stands as the result of those colonizations. 

5. — (a) How does the World's Columbian Exposition compare in magnitude with previous 
Expositions? (b) How about the Paris exposition of 1900? 

6. — (a) What was the largest building on the Exposition ground? (b) What was it's size? 
(c) How did it compare in size with other great structures of the world? 

7. — What do you understand by the< expression "Liberal Arts?" 

8. — (a) What do you consider the most beautiful specimen of architecture on the Exposition 
grounds? (b) What building is to permanently remain? 

9.— Name the great Congresses which were held at Chicago in connection with the Ex- 
position? 

10. — (a) What was the chief object of the World's Congress of Religions, (b) To what extent 
was that object accomplished? 

11. — What are the objects of such an undertaking as the World's Columbian Exposition? (b) 
Name some other great Expositions that have been held. 

12. — If you were a visitor at the World's Fair, what was the deepest and most lasting impres- 
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I. POLITICAL — (First Series, "Science of Government.") 

Prepared by Dr. Frank L. McVey, Ass't Professor of Economics in the University of Min- 
nesota. 



1. — Distinguish between a state and a government? 
2.— What are the theories of the origin of the state? 

3. — Trace the early histories of the government as seen in the family and tribes. 
4. — In what way have the early German institutions influenced English forms of govern- 
ment? 

5. — What are the functions of a government? 
6. — What are the ends and duties of a state? 

7. — (a) What are the forms of government? (b) Describe each form. 
8. — Are political parties necessary to government in the United States? 
9. — What has been the evolution of the country in the north and south? 
10. — In what respects are the United States like England in government? 



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I. POLITICAL— (Second Series, "Good Citizenship.") 



Prepared by G. Burr Smith, of the Chicago Bar; member Advisory Hoard Chicago Municipal 
Voters League, and Supt. University Political Science League. 

1.-— What are the influences which tend to corrupt party machinery? 

2. — Is it possible to have good government and corrupt parties? 

3.— What is a good citizen's duty? and how may his influence be most felt in securing bet- 
ter government? 

4.— Should the Temperance element of the country form a third party or rather exert its 
influence by forming leagues within each of the two greal parties'.' (live reasons based upon the 
books you have read upon this subject. 

5. — What led Charles Sumner to enter Politics? 

6.— Give arguments for and against the proposition "To the victor belong the spoils? 

7. — What are the motives which lead individuals to contribute to campaign Cum 

8. — What motives influence corporations to do likewise? 

9. — If Civil Service laws were strictly enforced would it be necessary to raise campaign funds 
by trading with corporations? 

10. — Are campaign funds necessary, and how shall they he raised without Incurring obliga- 
tion for patronage? 



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I. LIFE OF CHRIST. (First Series.) 



Prepared by Herbert L. Willett, Dean of the Disciples' Divinity House, University of Chi- 
cago. 



1. — How long a period did the ministry of Jesus cover? 

2. — Give the names of ten places visited by Jesus in his journeys. 

3. — Give the names of ten parables uttered by Jesus. 

4. — At what age wasi Jesus' first visit to the temple? 

5. — Where was Jesus baptized, and by whom? 

6. — What were the three temptations in the wilderness? 

7. — What were the names of Jesus' disciples? 

8. — What were five leading miracles recorded as performed by Jesus? 

9. — Who were the Pharisees and what were their beliefs? 
10 — Describe as fully as possible the Saducees. 
11. — Who were the Herodians? 
12. — What was the business of the Scribes? 
13. — What occurred on the Sunday preceding the Crucifixion? 

15. — What persons were connected with the betrayal, trial and crucifixion of Jesus? 
N. B. In instances of two sets of Questions, either or both may be answered. 

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I. LIFE OF CHRIST. (Second Series.) 



Prepared by Florence Morse Kingsley, author "Titus," "Paul" and "Stephen. 



1. — (a) Describe the location of Palestine, and (b) Name its three chief divisions; (c) Its 
principal river and and lakes? 

2. — Give some account of the political condition of Palestine at the time of Christ's birth. 
3. — Describe some incidents attending the birth of Christ. 
4. — What do you know of his boyhood? 

5. — How and where did he pass his life up to the age of thirty years? 

6. — Describe the connection of John the Baptist with the beginning of Christ's public min- 
istry? 

7. — What was the attitude of Christ toward the chief Priests and Pharisees? 
8. — What was his attitude toward the great multitude of people? 
9. — Name some of the Apostles and tell why he desired to have them with him. 
10. — Give some account of the teachings of Jesus as found in the Sermon on the Mount and 
in his Parables. 

11. — (a) What do you understand by a miracle? (b) Describe some miracles that Jesus 
wrought. 
12. — What led to the Crucifixion of Jesus? 
13. — Give the memorable incidents of the night of the betrayal. 
14. — Describe the Crucifixion and the burial of Jesus. 
15. — Tell of his Resurrection and Ascension. 




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OCCULT STUDIES 



Prepared by Dr. E. L. Eaton, Lecturer; Pastor First M. E. Church, Des Moines; Member of 
Advisory Board University of the Traveling Library. 



1. — What can you say of Mind Reading? 
2. — What can you say of Telepathy, or thought transference? 

3. — Will these forces in any form ever become voluntary, that is will Telepathy ever super- 
sede the present system of thought transference by wire? 
5. — To what force is Clairvoyance allied ? 

5. — What can you say of Hypnotism or Mesmerism ? How different from Catalepsey? 
6. — Are all equally subject to its influence? 
7. — Does Ventriloquism belong to the Occult sciences? 

8. — What can you say of personal magnetism, the psychic force exhibited in "chair lifting," 
planchette writing," etc.? 

9. — Under what conditions will the psychic force manifest itself? 
10. — Is psychic force capable of being controlled by intelligence? 

11. — May the psychic force be augmented by the addition of one or more persons? And if so. 
where is its limit? 

12. — Stampedes of herds of animals and 1 of armies of men,— to what extent may this mys- 
terious psychic force be responsible? 

13. — What is the psychic explanation of the "popular craze," like the "Tulip Mania," the 
"South Sea Bubble," the "Mississippi Scheme," or the "Blue Window Glass," or possibly some of 
our recent financial panics? 

14. — Why can a person perform more difficult feats when in an abnormal mental state, than 
in the normal? 

15.— Can the exhibitions of almost supernatural intelligence in the abnormal mental state 
be explained upon any theory of natural law? 

16. — Is there any Occult Science founded on facts and truth? 
17.— What justifies our faith in Occult Science? 



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II. HOME MISSION STUDIES. (First Series.) 

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Prepared by M. Katherine Jones, National Secretary Home Missions, for the Presbyterian 
Church of America, Young People's Department. 



Books essential to Answers of these Questions, not in Sections placed before Jan. 1, 1898. 
1. — What to you, seem to be the three chief perils confronting the United States? 
2. — What principles need to be emphasized in our national education in order to combat 
these perils? 

3. — What dangers are attendant upon our almost unrestricted immigration? 
4. — What missionary worker opened up a large part of the far Northwest to emigration? 
Tell something of his trip across the continent in 1839. 

5. — Give a concise account of the chief evils in our large cities. 
6. — Is our progress in morals and intelligence at all comparable to the growth of population? 
Cite facts — not isolated cases — to uphold our answers, if possible. 

7. — Has our national life been, on the whole, in accord with the principles of the early 
settlers of the United States? 

8. — To what man is the opening up of Alaska mainly to be credited? 
9. — Tell something of the superstitions of the natives. 
10. — What attitude would you assume toward the conduct of the United States Government to- 
ward the Indians? 

11. — Are there many "blanket Indians" now in the United States.' 
12. — What is the general condition of the Indians as regards education? 
13. — Explain the Reservation System. The Allottment System. 

14. — Tell something concerning the advancement made by the negroes during the past thirty 
years. 

15. — What, to you, seems the most feasible solution of the negro problem? 



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MOME MISSION STUDIES. (Second Series.) 
Prepared by Josiah Strong, Author "Our Country," "The New Era," etc. 
Questions ready January 1, 1898. 

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SUPPLEMENTAL SECTIONS. 



In order to makei perfect our System of Exchange, four extra Sections are necessary — viz: 
No. Twenty-one, — Egypt; No. Twenty-two. — Great Britain, — the "England" Questions being 
used; No. Twenty-three, China and Japan; No. Twenty-four, "The United States," and "W. C. T. 
U. Movement," — the "Our Country" Questions being used for the former. 



EGYPT. 



Prepared by John H. Shaw, Special Student Ancient History, Ohio Field Manager "U. T. L." 
System. 



1. — Give the time, the territory and the form of Government mantained by Cleopatra. 

2. — (a) With what national events was she most closely connected? (b) For what was her 
rule noted? 

3. — By what foreign powers has i Egypt been governed since then? 

4. — How did the British get control, and for what purpose? 

5. — Describe the home life, the government, and the country as revealed in writings of some 
one Author. 

6. — Compare writings of Ebers and Haggard as, (a) To knowledge of Country revealed, 
(b) To style of writing. 

7. — What can you say of the Pyramids? 

8. — In what war did General Gordon lose his life, and why was he called "Chinese Gor- 
don?" 

9. — What event in the History of Egypt impresses you most forcibly? 



CHINA AND JAPAN. 

Prepared by John H. Shaw, Special Student Ancient History, Ohio Field Manager "U. T. L." 
System. 



1.— (a) From what race did the Chinese and Japanese spring (b) Are they still of the 
same? (c) Why so classed? 

2. — What is the form of Government in each country? 

3. — Why have they kept their national characteristics, while other nations are contantly 
changing? 

4. — What is their national religion? Give some of their chief tenets. 

5. — What caused the overthrow of the Christian Missionaries in the 17th Century? 

6. — What was the cause of the late war between these two nations? 

7. — Describe the home life of a Chinese citizen. 



WOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE UNION. 

Suggested by the W. C. T. U. Catechism, under the direction of Frances E. Willard, LL. D., 
President of the World's W. C. T. U. 



1. — What is the chief object of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union? 

2. — The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is a direct descendant of the Great Wo- 
man's Crusade of 1873-4. What can you say of the origin and work of that crusade? 

3. — Why was not this carried on to the final overthrow of the saloon? 

4.— What is the National Motto of the W. C. T. U.? 

5. — What is the scope of the Society? 

6. — What are some of the principal results that the organization has been instrumental in 
securing? 

7.— What are some of the affiliated interest of the W. C. T. U. ? 

8.— Does the Temperance Hospital, Woman's Temperance Publishing Association, and the 
great Temple at Chicago belong to the incorporate W. C. T. U.? 

9. — What is the World's V. C. T. U.; when and why was it organized? 
*10. — What can you say of Lie life and work of Lady Henry Somerset? 
11. — What are the present most pressing needs of the W. C. T. U. ? 

12. — Do you believe that the Society is one of the great moulding influences of our Repuo- 
lic; if so, what are YOU doing to further its interests? 

N. B. Most satisfactory answers to the above questions can be obtaained by the perusal of 
the "ANNUAL LEAFLET" of the National W. C. T. U." Copies supplied upon receipt of stamp. 
Address; The Temple, Chicago, 111. 

*For special answers to above see "Woman and Temperance." Address as above. 

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Improvement is the order of the age. As we are able to procure books more desirable for the 
▼arious studies, we supply them, eliminating those less desirable. 

Thus to the Ancient History Section, we are adding a number of the Story of the Nation Series, 
touching the special Countries included in the Reading;— To Mission Studies, a line of Historic Fiction, 
so that when desired the knowledge may be gleaned without the reading of the more solid books;— to 
Rome, some splendid Historical Novels;— to -Evolution, some humorous books,— "Did the Hen or Egg 
Exist First," etc.;— To Cuban Studies, "A Cuban Amazon"— The Life of Evangeline Cisneros;"— To 
Electrlcitv. "The Roentgen Rays," "Battery and Boilers," a scientific novel, etc. In fact, almost 
every Section will be subject to improvement during the Quarters of '98. But the principal changes are 
in the five entirely new readings, as per the following copy: 



II. GEOLOGY— SECTION SIX. 



Director of Department, Horatio P. Parmelee, A. A. A. S.— Former Instructor Geology, Bay View 
University. 



STUDIES AND STORIES. 
Walks and Talks in the Geological Field— ALEXANDER WINCHELL Chautauquan edition with 
many illustrations; net $1.00. 

Chips from the Earths Crust. By JOHN GIBSON of tin Edinburgh Museum, beautifully illus- 
trated. "Land Slides"; Burned Forests"; "Concealed Coal Fields"; Fossil Foot Prints" and many 
kindred subjects, $1.50. 

The World's Foundation— AGNES GIBERNE with many beautiful illustrations; $1.50. 

APPLETON'S LIBRARY OF USEFUL STORIES. 
Story of the Earth; illustrated; net, 40c. 
Story of a Piece of Coal; illustrated; net, 40c. 

1 1 UMOR. 
The World Over, Satirical lessons in the geology and geography of the earth, as taught by a 
country school teacher— JOE KERR; many illustrations; $1.50. 



II. MUSIC— SECTION EIGHT. 



Director of Department, Milo L. Bartlett, Pres. Des Moines Musical College. 



"Were it not for Music, we might in these days say, the Beautiful is dead." 

HISTORY AND BIOGRAPHY. 

History of Music, a practical treatise— Langhass. 

The Great German Composers — Ferris. 

The Great Italian and French Composers— Ferris. 

Great Singers: First and second series. 

SCIENCE 

What is Music? Theories of all schools from the Ancient Egyptian to that of today— Rice. 

Music and Culture. The most interesting and useful book ever written for musicians, and equally 
so for anyone interested in culture. 

Music and Morals. A Study of Interest to all— Haweis. 

STORIES. 

Charles Auchester, a musical novel. Illustrated edition. $1.25. "If one faithful spirit finds an echo 
to his beating heart for music— his inward song of praise, it is not in vain that I have written." 

My Musical Memories — Haweiss; $1.00. 

The First Violin, A most interesting story of German musical life, both geographically and histor- 
ically correct — Jessie Fothergil; 75c. 

The Mirror of Music— Stanley V. Makower. 

Consuelo, A story of musical life depicting the habits and customs of Italian musicians— George 
Sand; $1.00. 

Countess of Rudolstadt, a sequel to above. 



II. MUNICIPAL STUDIES.— SECTION SIXTEEN. 

Director of Department, Hon. John MacVlcar, Mayor of Des Moines, President of League of 
American Municipalities. 



Studies in Municipal Reform Movements and Public Ownership of Public Franchises; Water, Elec- 
tric Light, Gas, Street Railway, 

Municipal Reform Movements in the United States; introduced by Rev. C. H. Parkhurst— Net, 
$1.00. 

( City Government in the United States, by Alfred R. Conk ling of New York City— Net, $1.00. 
"Municipal Government is business not politics." 

The Relation of Modern Municipalities to Quasi-public Works;— a. most interesting treatise se- 
lected from the publications of the American Economic Association. Net, 75c. 

The following for special study are supplied only or order, at net prices as stated. 
Municipal Reform;— a scientific treaties. Net to patrons, post-paid, 90c. 
Municipal Ownership of Gas in the U. S. BEMIS. Net to patrons, post-paid, 90c. 
Municipal Government in Great Britain;— a study showing the remarkable success of Municipal 
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1. THE NEAV DAY— SECTION SEVENTEEN. 



Studies in Co-operation;— "The Unity of all intelligence and effort for general welfare." 



BIOGRAPHICAL. 
HORACE GREELY and Other Pioneers of American Socialism. CHARLES SOTHERN; $1 
"Socialism is not Anarchism." "Causes and Character of Greeley's Socialism." "Greeley as a 

Christian Socialist," "A Farmer Socialist,"— "An Industrial Socialist," "Socialism, Its Present and 

.Aiture." 

The above work is of vital interest to all who believe in the possibilities of a better Republic-. 

HISTORICAL. 

BROOK FARM EXPERIMENT. Historic and Personal Memoirs of the Celebrated Co-operative 
Society of a half century ago. By JOHN T. CODEMAN. a member. Illustrated; $2.00. 

Among the charter members, the living of whom enthusi astically endorsed the book the year of 
its publication— "94 — are Geo. Wm. Curtis, Charles A. Dana, Major Willard Saxton of the U. S. Treas- 
ury, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and other makers of America. One of the most INTERESTING studies 
in the history of our Country. 

BLITHDALE ROMANCE. A story of the Brook Farm Experiment. By NATHANIEL HAW- 
THORNE. 

HISTORY OF AMERICAN SOCIALISM. By — NO YES of the ONEIDA COLONY; $ . 

A description of the many Communistic Attempts, and Societies existing under the name of 
"Communities," including the Shakers, Zoarities, Oneida Colony and others. 

THEORETICAL. 

THE FABIAN ESSAYS. New American Edition, with notes, $1.25. 

A portrayal of the theory of Fabian Socialism, becoming so popular in the United States among 
the more intelligent classes. 

EQUALITY. The Illustrious new work of Edward Bellamy; net $1.25. 

THE PRODUCT SHARING VILLAGE. Walter Thomas Mills. 50c. 

COMMUNISM OF JOHN RUSKIN. Selections from Crown of Wild Olives, and other works of 
Ruskin touching Socialistic Problems; $1.25. 

DEMANDS OF TODAY. 

THE NEW TIME. A Monthly Periodical, Edited by B. O. Flower, Founder of the Arena, and 

Frederick U. Adams, Editor New Occasions. Price $1.00 per year. To those holding University Schol 
arships, 63c. 

A fearless advocate of the INITIATIVE and REFERENDUM. Majority Rule, Scientific Govern- 
ment, Monetary Reforn, Physical and Ethical Culture. 

MERRIE ENGLAND. BLATCHFORD. A book of the day. 

PRESIDENT JOHN SMITH. The story of a peaceful revolution. By FREDERICK J. ADAMS. 
35c. 

The right of a citizen of the United States to demand and obtain work at wages sufficient to 
support himself and family, shall never be abridged. It shall be the duty of the Government to guar- 
antee employment to all who demand it. 

TWENTIETH CENTURY POSSIBILITIES. 
LOOKING BACKWARD. EDWARD BELLAMY: $1.25. 
YOUNG WEST. A sequel to Looking Backward. SOLOMON SCHINDLER; $1.25. 



II. HOME MISSION STUDIES -SECTION TWENTY. 



Director of Department, M. Katherine Jones, National Sec y. Home Mission Work for the Presby- 
terian Churches in America, Young People's Department. 

GENERAL. 

Our Country. Its Possible Future, and Present Crisis. Josiah Strong; $1.00. 
The New Era, Series as above. 

THE GREAT WEST. 

The U. S. of Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Possibilities of the Great West. Wm. Barrows; 
$1.50. 

FOREIGNERS. 
Emigration and Immigration. R. Mayo Smith; net, $1.50. 

THE CITIES. 
White Slaves, Studies in Tenement Life. By Lewis Banks; illustrated; $1.50. 
Modern Cities. Loomis; net, $1.25. 

ALASKA. 
Alaska, and the Missions of the North Pacific Coast. Rev. S. Jackson. A profusely illustrated 
description of Alaska's people, customs and missions; net, $1.50. 

Kin-da-Shon"s Wife, an Alaskan Story. Mrs. E. S. Willard; $1.25. 

INDIANS. 
A Century of Dishonor. Helen Hunt Jackson; net, $1.50. 

On the Indian Trail, and Other Stories of Missionary Work among the Cree and Saulteaux In- 
dians. Egerton R. Young; illustrated; net, $1.25. 

David Brainerd. The Apostle to the North American Indians. By Jesse Page. Illustrated; net, 
75c. 

FREEDMEN. 
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